Sean Kelly's professed ignorance has earned him a six-month term in jail.

Kelly pleaded guilty to possession of, dealing in and taking steps to export ganja in the Corporate Area Resident Magistrate's Court yesterday, but told the court that he did not know the drugs were in his bag.

Searched

The facts are that Kelly was preparing to board a flight to London when his luggage was searched and a false compartment discovered. Within that compartment, 7.16 ounces (15.75 kg) of ganja was found. Kelly, however, told the court that he had been asked to take the suitcase to London by a friend and was not aware of the contents.

Dealing in drugs

For possession of the drugs, he was sentenced to $15,000 or six months in jail, was admonished and discharged for dealing in drugs and was sentenced to $75,000 or six months in jail for attempting to export the drug.

In addition, he will have to serve a compulsory six-month jail term. If he fails to pay his fines, he will serve 18 months.